How Do You Remove Moth Ball Smells From Wool Blankets?
Moth balls are used to keep moths and other animals at a distance. After the winter is over, you may store your wool blankets away in the attic. To keep them safe, you add a few moth balls to the container. The next winter, you go get your wool blankets only to discover that they have a strong moth ball odor. It is possible to get rid of the moth ball smell if you are willing to do a little work. Step 1 Hang your wool blanket out in the sun on a clothesline. The sun has the power to remove the moth ball odor from the wool blanket. You should let the blanket sit out all day. The sun can even get rid of mildew. Step 2 Fill a bathtub with cold water and then add two cups of vinegar. Make sure you use white vinegar so that you do not damage the color of the wool blanket. Step 3 Set your wool blanket in the mixture and squeeze the fabric several times. This allows the vinegar water to get deep in to the fibers. Vinegar has the power to remove strong odors. It can also make wool a little sof